Sales and Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Hello. We’re currently hiring for the position of Sales & Purchasing Assistant. This is an in-office role, Monday through Friday, at our Fort Lauderdale headquarters.

Key responsibilities

Duties will vary with business needs and may include:

Sales support

• Answer incoming customer phone calls and emails and direct them to the correct department
• Prepare quotes and enter orders
• Track orders and keep customers informed on status
• Resolve order issues and customer requests

Purchasing support

• Prepare purchase orders and verify their accuracy
• Follow up with suppliers on orders and pricing
• Maintain supplier records

General

• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Provide general office support
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• College education
• Some experience in customer service, sales, purchasing or office work
• Solid basic math and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience in a distribution, customer service or industrial setting
• Previous metals knowledge

Skills and what we offer

Skills we look for

• Willing to learn the details of the metals industry
• Organized and able to manage several tasks at once
• Reliable and follows through
• Works well with others

What we offer

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and room to grow